April 20, 2010 Offutt wounded warrior honored at ceremony More than 100 people gathered in the 55th Security Forces Squadron guardmount room April 14 to recognize and honor the bravery of a fellow Team Offutt member who was seriously injured during a recent deployment. Lt. Col. Brian Barthel, 55th SFS commander, and Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing
April 20, 2010 Offutt observes National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Thousands of people every year become victims of sexual assault. In 2008 2,923 servicemembers reported being sexually assaulted, a number that rose to 3,230 in 2009, according to Jennifer McCabe, Offutt's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator.According to a recent proclamation from
April 16, 2010 Offutt to host ACC Commanders Conference Commanders from every installation within Air Combat Command are here the week of April 20 - 23 to attend the ACC Commanders Conference at the Dougherty Conference Center. The conference, entering its eighth year at Offutt, offers wing commanders, Numbered Air Force and center commanders an
April 14, 2010 Tull Road dedication Tull Road, the newest road on Offutt AFB, was named after Lt. Col. Harrison Tull, a Tuskegee Airman during World War II and a former 55th Wing officer, who recently passed away in a ceremony here April 6. Colonel Tull served 27 years in the Air Force. To view the video of the Tull Road dedication,
April 14, 2010 Tales of the 55th Stressing the importance of the 55th Wing's history to its future, Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, kicked off the 11th annual Tales of the 55th celebration April 9 at the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School here."We do not know who we are until we understand where we came
April 12, 2010 Wing inducts 57th member into hall of fame During an afternoon ceremony in the wing headquarters building April 9, Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, inducted the 57th member into the unit's hall of fame.In front of a gathering of 55th WG members past and present, along with family members, General Shanahan formally added
April 12, 2010 Spouses introduced to the Compass Call Spouses of the 55th Electronic Combat Group got a unique opportunity to see the Compass Call mission up close and personal here March 27. As part of the 55th Wing's Year of the Air Force Family, they were able to fly on an EC-130H aircraft over Tucson, Ariz., during a spouse's flight.The event, gave
April 12, 2010 Honoring the best of ACC The 55th Wing will host Air Combat Command's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Week, and nominees and their families around the globe will begin arriving here April 11.The nominees earned their spot by winning individual honors at the numbered Air Force, center or major command levels in
April 5, 2010 Leave en route policy change benefits Airmen Some Airmen will now have the opportunity to take leave en route within the continental United States when they return home, or redeploy, from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This change can save Airmen significant time and travel-associated costs, as well as provide them an
April 1, 2010 Staggering statistics put child abuse, neglect in spotlight "If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much," is just one quote by Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children's Defense Fund, an organization set up as a voice for poor, minority and disabled children.People would be hard pressed to find another quote more relevant when it
March 23, 2010 Equipment rental ready to help with your 'to-do' lists After one of the longest and hardest winters in memory, folks here are finally starting to see signs of spring.Along with those early signs of spring typically comes the need to aerate the yard, clean the carpets, tune-up the lawn mower and plan the annual family camping trip.If that sounds like
March 23, 2010 Offutt Idol 2010 Why not share your talent, bare your soul and surprise yourself as you dust off those windpipes and dazzle the judges at this year's Offutt Idol?The March 30 and 31 auditions are coming soon, so practice a couple of your favorite songs and be ready for Offutt Idol 2010 April 16 at the Patriot Club.
March 18, 2010 Offutt honors fallen brother with road dedication Offutt hosts a ceremony April 6 dedicating and naming a new road on base in honor of a fallen brother in arms. Lt. Col. Harrison "Harry" Tull served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, his career encompassing his time in World War II as a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the Korean War and the
March 18, 2010 Week helps Nebraska residents get severe weather ready Many Americans might be surprised to learn more than 50 tornadoes have already left their mark across the nation in 2010 ... they may be even more taken aback to realize that number is below normal, according to the National Weather Service.Last year in Nebraska alone, 39 tornadoes touched down, the
March 16, 2010 AFRC observes Credit Education Month every day Bad credit can cost you thousands of dollars over a lifetime and could possibly deny you your dream job. March is Credit Education Month and a good time to examine some of the most commonly asked questions about credit.Who has access to and uses credit reports? Anyone with a "legitimate business